Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present

Al JazeeraEN 3 min read 100% complete by By Ismael AdnanFebruary 26, 2026 at 07:19 AM

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After years of war, Mosul, Iraq, is reviving its Ramadan traditions. As the holy month began, cultural activities and religious rituals returned to the city, reflecting its heritage and identity. Traditional Ramadan songs are echoing through neighborhoods, with children celebrating and sharing in the festivities. For the first time in nine years, Tarawih prayers are being held at the Grand al-Nuri Mosque. Storytellers are recounting tales of Mosul's past, and the musaharati continues to wake people for their predawn meal. These customs are helping to restore the city's spiritual and cultural vibrancy, connecting the past with the present.

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Ghufran Thamer 50% Bytna Foundation for Culture, Arts and Heritage 60% Abeer al-Ghanem 60% al-Hadba 60% Grand al-Nuri Mosque 70% Yasser Goyani ×280% Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) 80% Iraq ×290% Ramadan ×8100% Mosul ×5100%

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ramadan 100% mosul 90% traditions 80% cultural heritage 70% religious rituals 60% post-war 60% al-nuri mosque 50% storytelling 50% ramadan songs 40% musaharati 40%

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